Antique Map of Friesland and Groningen in The Netherlands, 1616

Reference
PCT-1054
Date
1616
Region
Europe
Category
Antique Map
Sheet size
16.5 x 23.5 cm (6.5 x 9.3 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 360

Antique map titled 'Frisia'. Small map of the province of Friesland, the Netherlands.

This map originates from 'Omnium Belgii, sive Inferioris Germaniae, regionum descriptio' by L. Guicciardini. Artists and Engravers: This map was (most likely) engraved by P. van den Keere. Published by Lodovico Guicciardini (1521-1589), an Italian merchant from aristocratic descent. He was born in Florence, a son of Jacopo Guicciardini. His uncle was the famous author Francesco Guicciardini (1483-1540) who wrote 'La historia di Italia'.

Artist: This map was (most likely) engraved by P. van den Keere. Published by Lodovico Guicciardini (1521-1589), an Italian merchant from aristocratic descent. He was born in Florence, a son of Jacopo Guicciardini. His uncle was the famous author Francesco Guicciardini (1483-1540) who wrote 'La historia di Italia'.

Condition: Fair/good, general age-related toning. Minor wear, Latin text on verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1616 Overall size: 23.5 x 16.5 cm. Image size: 18 x 13 cm.

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